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Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 187, 9 August 1890, Page 4

The following is the full text of the resolution passed yesterday afternoon by the Board of Education in reply to the Chairmen of School Committees:—" The Board has always consulted the committees before the removal of teachers, and has at all times regretted when the exigencies of the educational district prevented them from giving effect to the wishes of the committees. The Board cannot give effect to the recommendation of the chairmen respecting the consultation of teachers before their removal. The success of our educational system largely depends upon the appointment of our teachers to the positions they are best qualified to fill, and the Board must consider the interests of education in preference to the inclinations or conveniences of the teachers. Of course, the chairmen of committees are aware that it would be impossible to consult committees respecting the removal of pupil teachers."

Capt. Edwin wired at 12.25 p.m. to-day as follows : "North to east and south-east gale after 16 hours from now with much rain, and glase fall. Warmer weather after midnight."

The s.B. Rotokino, the most recent addition to the Union S.S. Company's fleet, has just arrived at Fort Pirie (S. A.) from Home, and leaves for Port Chalmers shortly. She is a fine steel cargo-carrier, of light draught suitable for the West Coast coal harbours, and is 2,000 tons register, with entires of 1,750 horsepower.

The ordinary meeting of the Board of Education was held yeeterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs Udy (chairman), Carr, Luke, Upton, Lennox. The chairman's report was read and adopted. Ifc referred to the ordinary routine business transacted during the week. A number of applications for slight repairs to school-buildings and fences were dealt with. It was unanimously resolved that as the removal of Miss Bell from Napier-street school will still leave a very efficient staff there, the Board adhere to its previous resolution and send her as assistant to Cambridge.

The many admirers of Mr Miln must have been delighted at his very able impersonation of lago last night. As the false friend and relentless"foe the actor was at his best. Mr Montgomery as Caesio was as usual only second to Mr Miln himself, and Miss Kate Douglas made a very fair Desdemona again. To-night will be the last chance Aucklanders will have of seeing the great tragedian. He will assume the part of the great cardinal in Bulwer Lytton's great drama, Piichelieu. From our knowledge of actor and play, we would say that a great treat is in store for those who are wise enough to go.

The master of an American vessel now in porb here from New York says that he wa ß at Buenos Ayres about the end, of last year, when the dissatisfaction with the Argentine Government, which has cul minated in a startling, revolution was just) beginning to be felt. Things in the Republic were at that time in a singular state. Imports were pouring into the country and flooding all departments of trade, with the exports so small comparatively as to be all out of proportion to the goods brought in. "I took down a load of threshing machines from New York," says he, " and I believe these sort of cargoes were coming into Buenos Ayres in' such numbers that that there was no prospect of there ever being a demand for one-fourth of them. There was more shipping at Buenos Ayree at this time than in New York harbour. I guess there was nothing short of fifteen hundred sail of vessels in the river ab the same time. It was the hardest job in the world to get outward cargoes again."

A cable from Home states that the New Zealand Shipping Company's new steamer Tekoa has just been launched at Hartlepool, and comes out to the colony shortly. She is a large steel cargo-carrier, with a gross register tonnage of 4,000 and a dead weight capacity of 6,300 tons. > •

Seventeen applications were received for the position of Secretary for the forthcoming Agricultural and Industrial Show that is to be held under the auspices of the Mangere Farmers' Club. A meeting of the Committee was held yesterday afternoon at the office of the Equitable Insurance Office, when Mr W. F. Massey presided. It was decided to appoint Mr W. Knight to the position of secretary. The Committee also decided to hold the show at the Auckland Tramway Company's grounds, Epsom, on Saturday, the (.sth of December. Arrangements have been made with the Company to convey the public to the ground for Iβ 6d, including admission to the show. About £100 has been promised as subscriptions on behalf of the movement, and ifa is anticipated tbafa the show will be a distinct success^ Extemporaneous speeches were the order of the evening at tho Mount Albert Mutual Improvement Society last evening, when from 55 to 60 members assembled. Three questions were discussed, as follows': — " What effect will trade unions have on commercial prosperity ?"—the concensus of opinion was that if the unions proceeded to extremes, they would not only paralyse trade, but defeat their own object. The other questions were : "What should criticism embrace?" and •'From the information to hand, does it appear that Sir J. Thurston acted rightly in the way he deported the Rev. Shirley Baker ?" The Premier was commended for reserving Tonga for Tongans; hie policy in other wayi was condemned, but nevertheless, tho unceremonious manner of his deportment and seizing of private property by order of Sir J: Thurstjon was not 'considered' honourable, and not in aocbrdftJica with British fair play. Several members took part in the proceedings of the evening, at onetime four or five rising abobco t&ipeaki Vocll IM ifiifcf Menial 9bltt6 '«*# wiSllt rendered by the Misses Astley, Talbot and Fortzer. The latter's brilliant execution on the piano was much admired and applauded.

The annual soiree in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is announced to be held in the Choral Hall on Thursday next. The ladies of the congregation are contributing the refreshments, and will preside at the tea tables. Committees are busy preparing the programme, which is expected to be an exceptionally attractive one. ,

The entertainment in St. Matthew's Schoolroom was a great success. The programme was varied and well carried out: — Pianoforte duet, " Qui Vive," Misses Workman ; recitation, " The Tempest," B. Howard} song, "The Fairies," Miss Stevens; recitation, "Picciola," L. Bowden ; recitation, " The Two Blacksmiths," R. Bell; song, " I Wish Mamma Were Here," May Luke ; recitation, "Father is Coming," M. Bowden ; chorus, " Pickles," Messrs Thovel, E. Kean, A. Flynn, K. Basten, M. Cummings, N. Brinsden ; recitation, Mr \\. H. Draffin; "Charge of the Light Brigade," by amateur reciters; pianoforte duet, " I Would I Were a Bird," Hettie and Daisy Basten; recitation, "The Burning of the Love Letter," Daisy Basten; recitation, " The Wasp and the Bee," C. Barrenger ; song, " I Am Going to YVrite to Papa," A. Macfarlane; resitation, " The Bird's Return," £. Luks ; recitation, "Dick Wbittington," M. Barrenger; recitation, " Somebody's Darling," A. Jones; pianoforte, "Royal Wedding March," Miss Osborne. The " Dark Chamber " and magic lantern .which, composed the second part of the entertainment was instructive and amusing. The views of Auckland and district which were first presented were remarkable for their clearness and beauty. The pictures of those heroes of the early days, Jack in the Beenstalk, Dick Whittington, and John Gilpin were also highly appreciated.

The Travers-Vale Dramatic Company recommence on Monday at the Opera House, with " Golden Hearts." This was first produced under the title of " The Artist," in Her Majesty's Opera House, Melbourne, when it was favourably received, and the criticisms in the press were of a flattering nature. Subsequently. Mr Travers-Vale altered the name of hie play to "Golden Hearts." The plot is decidedly romantic and of a Continental style, at the same time the dialogue is said to be occasionally exceedingly humorous, though the play is understood to be replete with pathos.

Mrs Bahneon's farewell concert takes place in the City Hall on Monday evening, when an excellent programme will be presented. Mrs Bahnson will sing the famous '• Jewel Song" from "Faust" and the "Carnival de Venice." Those who have heard this gifted vocalist in the latter number will certainly be glad of another opportunity to again listen to this difficult piece. Mrs Bahnson will also take part in the duet " Rigolefcto " with Mr Percy Dufaur. Other vacalists will be Miss Harper, Mrs Coates, and Mr T. M. Jackson. Miss Essie Chew will give a solo on the 'cello, and Mr S. Jackson is to perform upon the clarionette. Selections will also be rendered by the Orchestral Union under the leadership of Mr Paque.

A most enjoyable Band of Hope meeting was held last evening in the Helping Hand Mission Hall, which was well attended by the children and several of their parents. Miss Buchanan, the secretary of the Newton Congregational Band of Hope, had arranged an excellent programme, which was rendered in capital style by various members. During the evening Mr Enoch Wood held the youngsters spell-bound while he delivered one .of his humorous and pathetic addresses, urging upon all present total abstinence. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Newton friends for their kindness in vieiting the Mission;